Add 96/70 and 1/8
1st number: 1 26/70, 2nd number: 1/8
96/70 + 1/8 is 419/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
384/280 + 35/280 = 384 + 35/280 = 419/280 - So, 96/70 + 1/8 = 419/280
In mixed form: 1139/280
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